Glitzy Black Pelican’s Edifice As Blitz on Abuja’s Landscape
Rachel Court is a beautiful sight to behold in the usually serene Gudu District outside Abuja’s city centre. The structure is a fine piece of real estate rendered by the parent company, the Black Pelican. It is a marked improvement on the equally sturdy edifice on Goshen Estate Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. Bennett Oghifo writes
Rachel Court is a head-turner any day, and its stunning look is made more pronounced by its strategic location on Rachel T. Owolabi Close Gaduwa, Gudu District. The building, a mix of European and oriental design, is rendered in polished ceramics cladding and a tinted blue glass facade. Rachel Court is one of a kind in Gudu, an established district in Phase 2 of Abuja city. It is also sometimes known as Apo-Gudu.
Gudu District occupies a strategic location just outside Abuja’s city centre, and it is residential but has quite an extensive commercial stretch, and this is the section IL Bagno rules. Although well-populated, it is not as dense or busy as neighbouring areas like Garki. There are plenty of opportunities for recreation and relaxation in the neighbourhood, like bars, eateries and clubs, hotels and schools. The famous Gudu Market is located here. This is chiefly an electrical parts market, although there is an assigned section for selling foodstuffs.
Rachel Court is near interesting places like Baytown Lounge, Chloe’s Cupcake Heaven, Apo Legislative Quarters, Sentosa Park and Xcell Plus Gym & Spa.
The exquisite Court hosts IL Bagno, the regional distributor for the world’s leading manufacturers of sanitary fittings, kitchens, tiles, doors and other interior solutions. They excel in providing total interior solutions and creating unique and innovative bathroom themes for domestic and commercial markets.
“At IL Bagno, we believe that in addition to its utilitarian significance, the interior space should provide a relaxing atmosphere, reflecting the taste, personality and lifestyle of our customers; hence our design solutions provide the mood and warmth that transform an anonymous interior into a place of elegance – a sanctuary,” said the MD/CEO of the Black Pelican Group, Michael Owolabi.
Owolabi stated further, “Before now, the discerning user had little choice in the selection of appropriate fittings to accommodate both functionality and elegance that adequately reflects their taste.”
Black Pelican Limited, Nigeria’s foremost total interior solutions provider with a track record of providing high-quality interior fittings for residential and commercial construction projects, recently marked its 19th anniversary.
In commemoration of its anniversary, the company rewarded its customers for their patronage over the years.
Black Pelican Limited is a globally recognised, award-winning company known for the highest standards in both service and product offerings.
Speaking on this milestone, Owolabi commended his team’s effort for the organisation’s success and appreciated customers’ patronage and support.
“Our team and our customers are the two most important reasons that we are a thriving business today. We have become a reference point for interior design in Nigeria solely through their contributions,” Owolabi explained. “Our gratitude to these two key stakeholders is immeasurable. We do not take them for granted.”
With its headquarters in Lekki, Lagos, the company has expanded, over the years, with design centres in Abuja and Lagos (Lekki, Victoria Island and Ajah).
The company, which commenced operations in May 2004, was birthed to fill a gap in the sanitary ware market for quality bathroom solutions for high-end residences in Nigeria. Black Pelican Limited is now involved in the entire interior design value chain by offering other support services through its fully established subsidiaries- IL Bagno, Bathrooms Direct, BPL Logistix, Bagno Technik and BPL Wellness.
IL Bagno offers sanitary wares and solutions such as bathtubs, showers, bathroom accessories, and other interior décor products such as kitchens, furniture, fittings, tiles, lighting, and much more, all from the most prestigious award-winning brands across the globe. IL Bagno’s product and service offerings are targeted at high and middle-income earners, and the company provides innovative interior solutions for the domestic and commercial markets.